The Half King 
- Neighborhood: Chelsea
- 505 W. 23rd St.
- New York, NY 10011
- 212-462-4300
An enterprise of "The Perfect Storm" author Sebastian
Junger, this no-pretense West Side taven has all the makings of an
ideal neighborhood pub, most of which set it apart from typical
'literary' venues: classic grub like juicy
burgers and beef pot pie, with some vegetarian and traditional Irish
options thrown in, plenty of beers on tap, and a mixed clientele that
can't be
readily defined by one stereotype. Billing itself as a bar for wrirters
owned by writers, The Half
King hosts about 50 literary events a year, and the weekly Monday
reading series has become something of a Chelsea institution. There's
also a semi-regular magazine night, which has reeled in writers and
editors from some of the most prominent publications on the planet.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- At Tenth Ave.
- Public Transportation:
- C, E to 23rd St.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 a.m.-4 a.m., seven days a week
- Cuisine:
- Irish and Bar Food
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Dress Code:
- Jeans and T-shirt
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood and Pub
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bar Scene and Laid Back Casual
- ATM:
- No
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Private rooms available for special events
- Games:
- Board Games
- Features:
- Happy Hour and Online Menu. $1 off all drinks 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.
- Average Drink Price:
- $7
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"Great bar and food"
By saraht from Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, September 3, 2009
I love this place, its one of the few pub-like places this far over in Chelsea. Plus they have great food especially the burgers and a great select...
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